Achieving a Chic and Luxurious Look This Fall Begins with This Jacket Trend.

      Welcome to The Great Try-On—your guide to everything you need for a fabulously stylish season ahead. With a chill in the air, we’ve curated the ultimate fall capsule wardrobe featuring six essential, trend-focused pieces. A few of our editors tried on each of these versatile items so you can see how they truly look in real life. We’ve crafted individual narratives around the six categories we’re highlighting, showcasing some of your favorite brands alongside fresh styling tips and outfit inspiration. From the denim trend that sees people swapping blue jeans for new styles to the season's favorite sweater trends, we hope these images and honest reviews will assist you in selecting a fall wardrobe filled with must-haves and trendy pieces that you can wear this season and beyond.

      Ask your most fashionable friend about their feelings on summer ending, and we bet they'll say they feel a sense of relief. The reason is clear: Fashion enthusiasts eagerly anticipate fall and winter, as those are the seasons when they can flaunt their coat collections. If you're looking to feel like the main character this fall, a standout coat is essential, and this season, the one worth investing in is a suede piece. It could be a trucker jacket, a trench coat, or even a button-down shirt, but what matters is the texture, which adds a wonderful tactile quality to any autumn ensemble. If the changing leaves don’t excite you, trust us—investing in a suede jacket will change your perspective.

      One of our favorite styles to sport in suede is as a trucker jacket. Suede exudes luxury, yet the relaxed, boxy fit of this silhouette provides an effortlessly cool vibe, making it easy to layer over sweaters and jeans without feeling awkward. Keep reading to find out why this style is precisely what Aniyah has been seeking.

      Aniyah's thoughts on the jacket: "I've been searching for the ideal suede jacket for what seems like ages! It should feel both broken in yet luxurious, trendy yet classic. These expectations have been tough to meet until now. The trucker-jacket style offers that casual essence, making it simple to pair with jeans for a laid-back evening or with tall boots and a miniskirt. I should mention it’s heavier than it looks, so be ready to feel snug when the time comes. I'm choosing lighter layers underneath to prevent looking too bulky."

      Styling tips: For a casual autumn look, layer a sweater over a plaid shirt. Suede pairs beautifully with everything—especially in this hue—allowing you to let the collar and cuffs show for a more interesting outfit. Match it with your favorite dark jeans and finish off with pointy-toe ankle boots for a look you'll want to repeat again and again.

      Shop the jacket: Schott NYC Roughout Cowhide Suede Trucker Jacket ($415). This rugged trucker jacket is pleasantly soft to the touch and features a spread collar, one-button cuffs, front welt pockets, and adjustable button side tabs. As is standard with suede, professional leather cleaning is recommended for the best maintenance.

      The great aspect of suede outerwear is its variety. If you’re after something lighter and more versatile for transitional weather, or ideal for layering under bulkier coats in cooler temperatures, consider this Theory suede shirt-jacket.

      Audry's opinion on the jacket: "Suede jackets made a comeback last fall and their popularity continues strong this year. This Theory jacket feels exceptionally high-quality, with a Deep Tobacco color that embodies autumn. For minimalists, it adds texture to your wardrobe without straying too far from neutral tones. However, my only concern, as someone who fears staining garments that aren’t black, is that suede feels even riskier given New York's weather and my past spills. I prefer not to be overly delicate with my clothes, so you'll need to handle this piece with care."

      Styling tips: We love wearing this type of shirt with bold accessories. Think oversized sunglasses and layers of chunky bracelets. While pants work just fine, we suggest pairing it with a simple black pencil skirt, which looks significantly cooler alongside the suede texture than with a standard button-down shirt. This style is perfect for the office, showing that your work attire doesn’t have to be boring and predictable.

      Shop the jacket: Theory Classic Boxy Fit Suede Shirt Jacket ($253). This boxy-fit suede shirt-jacket is crafted from soft lamb suede. Its relaxed cut allows for sleeves to be rolled up for a casual look, and button cuffs ensure everything stays in place. The loose fit helps balance out the boxiness, so you won’t appear stiff.

      Is it controversial to claim that no trench coat surpasses a suede trench coat? Drenching yourself in that texture feels extremely luxurious. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to channel a Penny Lane '70s vibe that will always be in style.

      Tara's impressions of the jacket: "I’ve never met a suede jacket I didn’t like. But this one? I